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Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron Explores the Ghibli Master’s Journey on His Latest Film
A new documentary following the six-year process of making Hayao Miyazaki’sOscar-winning animated film The Boy and the Heron was released at the Cannes Film Festival. Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron, directed by Kaku Arakawa, chronicles how inspiration struck the master out of retirement with his latest highly acclaimed Ghibli release. The filmmaker also did a…
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Spirited Away: Live on Stage Has Its Own Magical Story
Watching the stage play adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning, animated masterpiece Spirited Away is a surreal experience. The Studio Ghibli film gets brought to life (literally!) through bunraku puppetry, incredible sets, and astounding practical effects, creating an incredibly faithful adaptation that’s simultaneously original. Also amazing: it was written and directed by John Caird, one…
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This Japanese Trailer For Disney’s Moana Has A Real Miyazaki-ness To It
Video: Hey, if you’re going to advertise an animated film in Japan, why not release footage reminiscent of its greatest anime director?
